Archive for September, 2008 
Introductions. They can be formal or informal. They can go smoothly, and they can certainly be awkward! Did you know that introductions in Japanese are different based on who you are and who you are speaking to? As the old saying goes, you only get one chance to make a first impression. This beginner Japanese lesson teaches you everything you need to know to make a great first impression. Learn to introduce your peers (kore wa) and people in positions of authority (kochira). In addition, this Japanese lesson shows you how to discuss present continuing actions. And, you’ll pick up some great vocabulary words, too. The Japanese you will learn in this JapanesePod101.com lesson is not to be missed!
Learn JapanesePod101.com. Are you in a tough situation? Is your back against the wall? Life sometimes leaves us feeling trapped. You’ll want to express that in Japanese. Another thing about life, it’s full of firsts. Can you talk about the unprecedented in Japanese?
Use this Yojijukugo Japanese lesson to master wa zettai zetsumei da (someone’s back is against the wall) and zendaimimon no (unprecedented event). Your Japanese is sure to benefit from the numerous example sentences that show you just how to use these two common phrases.
Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! Last Friday, September 26th 2008, JapanesePod101.com passed the 30 million download mark. For all of your help, advice, support, contributions and for everything else you’ve done for the site, and continue to do, we would like to say “thank you!” and offer you a special 30% OFF any basic or premium subscription. Click here for more information.
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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com. “Excuse me, do you have the time?” That’s a popular question, right? It might just be one of the most important questions you ask. Be it a job interview, a date, or just a meeting with a friend, you don’t want to be late. That’s why this newbie Japanese lesson is so important. It teaches you how to politely ask for the time in Japanese. In addition to nan-ji desu ka? (what time is it?), this Japanese lesson will show you the hours of the day and how to ask what time events begin. This JapanesePod101.com lesson is one you don’t want to miss out on!
You’ve got to ace the interview to get the job. Clearly and concisely talking about your background is the key to a successful job interview. You’ll need to discuss where you went to school and where you have worked. You’ll also need to sell yourself when you explain why you deserve the job. This upper intermediate Japanese lesson introduces you to the Japanese grammar point shita shidai da. Use this phrase to explain your background. In this lesson, you will also learn to use the Japanese phrase to iu shidai da to talk about why you are doing something, like interviewing for a job. As a bonus, learn some commonly-used Japanese words to describe your personality that might help you land that job!
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Grammar: te iru | Topic: Introducing someone | Politeness Level: Polite
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